The President today appointed Thomas D. Homan of Virginia to be an Acting Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Director of ICE). Mr. Homan is currently the Executive Associate Director (EAD) for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Statement on the Appointment of Dana Boente as Acting Attorney General

The acting Attorney General, Sally Yates, has betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States. This order was approved as to form and legality by the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel.

Ms. Yates is an Obama Administration appointee who is weak on borders and very weak on illegal immigration.

It is time to get serious about protecting our country. Calling for tougher vetting for individuals travelling from seven dangerous places is not extreme. It is reasonable and necessary to protect our country.

Tonight, President Trump relieved Ms. Yates of her duties and subsequently named Dana Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, to serve as Acting Attorney General until Senator Jeff Sessions is finally confirmed by the Senate, where he is being wrongly held up by Democrat senators for strictly political reasons.

“I am honored to serve President Trump in this role until Senator Sessions is confirmed. I will defend and enforce the laws of our country to ensure that our people and our nation are protected,” said Dana Boente, Acting Attorney General..

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Elaine Duke as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

The President today announced his intent to nominate Elaine C. Duke of Virginia to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Ms. Duke has more than 28 years of experience with the federal government including service as the Department of Homeland Security’s Under Secretary for Management.